Origin
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Morning in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Carly Dernetz
Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 17th Street, Bayside Road, East Chesapeake Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
17th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 17th Street | — | — |
| Bayside Road | — | — |
| East Chesapeake Beach Road | — | — |
| Solomons Island Road | — | — |
| New Solomoms Island Road | — | — |
| US 301 East | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
| MD 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
17th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on C Street
56 ft
·
11 sec
·
C Street
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
479 ft
·
30 sec
·
17th Street
3
Turn right onto Bayside Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
4
Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Solomons Island Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Solomons Island Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
9
Continue on New Solomoms Island Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Solomoms Island Road
10
Continue on Solomons Island Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Solomons Island Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Solomons Island Road
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
John Hanson Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
16
Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
17
Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
18
Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Circle
21
Exit the rotary onto School Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Chesapeake Beach, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annapolis, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Annapolis, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 17th Street, Bayside Road, East Chesapeake Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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